Still awaiting confirmation from Toshiba on this, everything is still just a rehash of the same NHK report. The only report that I've seen which is different and contains a quote from a Toshiba spokesman (although don't know if the quotes are recent or not) is this one:
Also, the AP report has either changed, because what's written there now seems less certain about Toshiba's decision:
I wish Toshiba would just make a statement either way, because things are getting ridiculous...
Keisuke Oomori, a spokesman for Toshiba said, "Sales have been hurt since Warner's decision, and we are considering different options," though he said that nothing has been decided at this point.
Japanese electronics maker Toshiba might withdraw its HD DVD next-generation video format, Kyodo News agency reported Saturday.
The report cited unidentified individuals from the industry as saying Toshiba Corp. is reviewing its operations, with the timing of the withdrawal to be decided later, depending on U.S. demand for its HD DVD products and other factors.
Calls went unanswered at Toshiba Corp.'s Tokyo office, which was closed for the weekend.
The report cited unidentified individuals from the industry as saying Toshiba Corp. is reviewing its operations, with the timing of the withdrawal to be decided later, depending on U.S. demand for its HD DVD products and other factors.
Calls went unanswered at Toshiba Corp.'s Tokyo office, which was closed for the weekend.
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